sasi lesson 1 continuation

Optical sensors camera

captures images of celestial objects, planets, and the spacecraft’s surroundings for scientific purposes, navigation, and public

Aircraft sensors

are devices or instruments used on airplanes and other aircraft to monitor and gather data about various aspects of the aircraft's operation and its surrounding environment.

Flight parameters monitoring

(altitude, airspeed, attitude and orientation)

Navigation and Positioning

(GPS, inertial, navigation systems)

Environmental Monitoring

(weather sensors, ice detectors)

Engine Monitoring

( pressure and temperature, sensors, vibration sensors)

Fuel and Systems Monitoring

(fuel flow sensors, hydraulic and pneumatic sensors)

Safety and Performance Enhancement

(flight data, recorders/black boxes, proximity sensors)

Pitot Tube

measures total pressure from the aircraft’s forward motion and is used to calculate airspeed

Static ports

measures atmospheric pressure and provide data for altitude and rate of climb

Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)

AHRS stands for?

Attitude and Heading Reference System

Combines accelerometers and gyroscopes to determine the aircraft’s attitude (pitch, roll, and yaw) and rate of rotation

Radar Altimeter

measures altitude above the ground or water surface, aiding in safe landings and terrain avoidance.

Fuel Flow Sensors

measures the rate consumption, helping pilots manage fuel efficiency and calculate remaining flight time.

Angle of Attack Sensor

measures the angle between the aircraft’s wing and oncoming airflow, providing crucial data for stall warning and control.

Cabin Pressure Sensors

monitors the cabin pressure to ensure passenger comfort and safety at different altitudes

Infrared Sensors

some military and surveillance aircraft use this for night vision target tracking, and reconnaissance.

Traffic Collision Avoidance System

detects and provides alerts about nearby aircraft to prevent mid-air collisions.

Traffic Collision Avoidance System

what is tcas

Terrain Awareness and Warning

System

what is taws

Terrain Awareness and Warning System

Uses databases and sensors to provide warnings about potential terrain or obstacle conflicts

Weather radar

detects and displays weather conditions, including precipitation, turbulence, and thunderstorms.

Control System

is a system of devices or processes designed to manage, regulate, and manipulate the behavior of other systems or processes to achieve desired objectives or maintain specific conditions